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The Revolution to play at First Avenue to honor Prince

The Revolution to play at First Avenue to honor Prince

Guitarist Wendy Melvoin told the Star Tribune's Jon Bream that the concerts are part the grieving process.

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Art Hounds: Rap, classical and deadly

Art Hounds: Rap, classical and deadly

This week on Art Hounds: The homegrown rapper Tek releases his new album, "Local."
by Marianne Combs

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Lots of muscle and wedge shapes: What are they judging?

Lots of muscle and wedge shapes: What are they judging?

In addition to Midway rides and food on a stick, the Great-Minnesota-Get-Together offers hundreds of competitions. Can you guess what they're judging, with just a few hints?
by Nikki Tundel

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A stunning look at America's first national park

A stunning look at America's first national park

To celebrate the centennial of America's national parks, National Geographic has compiled an in-depth look at Yellowstone.
by MPR News Staff

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Latte Da purchases Ritz Theater in NE Minneapolis

Latte Da purchases Ritz Theater in NE Minneapolis

After nearly two decades of moving among various venues, the musical-focused Latte Da is ready to settle down.
by Euan Kerr

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In this 2005 interview, Gene Wilder explains how he learned to get laughs

In this 2005 interview, Gene Wilder explains how he learned to get laughs

When he was 8, Wilder's mother had a heart attack, and he took it upon himself to cheer her up. We'll listen back to a Fresh Air interview with the comic actor, who died Monday at age 83.

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In 'Ghost Talkers,' the spies are actual spooks

In 'Ghost Talkers,' the spies are actual spooks

Mary Robinette Kowal's new book imagines a version of World War I where mediums serve in the British Army, and newly dead soldiers are vital sources of information about what's happening at the front.
by Jason Sheehan

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Foshay's check to Sousa bounced

Foshay's check to Sousa bounced

The Foshay Tower in Minneapolis was dedicated Aug. 31, 1929.

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Ex-inmate finds work, possible new beginning, at State Fair

Ex-inmate finds work, possible new beginning, at State Fair

A team of sanitation workers clean the fair through the night. For one of them, the job is a welcome opportunity.
by Max Nesterak

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